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488 OCEAN PARKWAY

Brooklyn · Kensington · New York, NY 11218

Built 1958 6 Floors 49 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

488 OCEAN PARKWAY is a mid-size post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Kensington. Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the... Zoned R7A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Kensington

Kensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 3-05389-0041

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Aug 19, 2025Unit 5G1BR$515,000850
Jun 23, 2025Unit 3F1BR$400,000-
Feb 23, 2023Unit 3C1BR$415,0001,000
May 7, 2013Unit 1E1BR$208,000750
Sep 9, 2015Unit 6DStudio$250,000560
Dec 31, 2012Unit 5A2BR$327,0001,000
Oct 31, 2018Unit 5E1BR$435,000850
Jul 17, 2018Unit 3G1BR$435,000-
May 17, 2018Unit 4E1BR$425,000-
Aug 6, 2018Unit 6C1BR$459,000-
Jan 15, 2015Unit 3DStudio$189,000-
Sep 30, 2024Unit 5C1BR$399,000850
Jun 4, 2024Unit 2E1BR$399,000850
Jul 18, 2013Unit 1HStudioN/A-
Jul 29, 2021Unit 6G1BR$435,000800
Aug 4, 2022Unit 6F1BR$380,000750
Sep 23, 2021Unit 5A2BR$649,0001,100
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 3GJan 23, 2025$2,400/mo11-
Unit 5HMay 1, 2015$1,395/mo01550
Unit 6COct 1, 2013$1,600/mo11800
Unit 4ENov 1, 2014$1,650/mo11900
Unit 5HMay 1, 2015$1,395/mo01550
Unit 6FJul 1, 2020$1,750/mo11-
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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R7A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
3.59 / 4.00
Near maximum allowable FAR

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1958
Floors
6
Total Units
49
Gross Floor Area
43,116 sq ft
Lot Area
12,000 sq ft
Lot Frontage
80 ft
Lot Depth
150 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 12
City Council
District 39
School District
20
Police Precinct
66
Fire Company
E250
Sanitation District
12
BBL
3053890041.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 488 OCEAN PARKWAY

What kind of building is 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
488 OCEAN PARKWAY is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 488 OCEAN PARKWAY built?
Built in 1958, 6 floors, 49 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
49 residential units across 6 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
488 OCEAN PARKWAY is served by MTA subway lines within BK. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email milton@miltoncoste.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
The current owner of 488 OCEAN PARKWAY is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 3-05389-0041 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 488 OCEAN PARKWAY is 3-05389-0041. The first digit (3) identifies the borough: Brooklyn. The next 5 digits are the tax block (5389) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (41). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 488 OCEAN PARKWAY?
Every recorded deed for 488 OCEAN PARKWAY since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 3-05389-0041 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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